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4.4
/10
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162 reviews
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Cowley Road,255, Oxford, England, OX4 1XQ
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Cowley Road,255, Oxford, England, OX4 1XQ
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General
In Oxford (East Oxford)
Location
With a stay at Athena Guest House in Oxford (East Oxford), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Oxford and 7 minutes from River Thames. This guesthouse is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Oxford Castle.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cowley Road - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
University & Pitt Rivers Museums - 1 km / 0.6 mi
University of Oxford - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Oxford Brookes University - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Magdalen College - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Iffley Road Track - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
St Hilda's College - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Merton College - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Churchill Hospital - 1.6 km / 1 mi
University Botanic Gardens - 1.7 km / 1 mi
River Thames - 1.7 km / 1 mi
New College - 1.7 km / 1 mi
University College - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Examination Schools - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The Queen's College - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The nearest major airport is Oxford (OXF) - 15.2 km / 9.4 mi
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 guestrooms, featuring private hot tubs. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Common Space
Lobby
Accommodation Services
Exterior
Others
General
- Parking
- Microwave (shared)
- Refrigerator (shared)
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
Hotel Services
- Luggage storage
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Athena Guest House
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
16:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
General Check-in Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 16:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at Athena Guest House | 7 |
Another facilities in Athena Guest House | Parking, Microwave (shared), Refrigerator (shared), Free WiFi, Smoke-free area |
Frequently asked question in Athena Guest House
What are available facilities at Athena Guest House?
There are top facilites at Athena Guest House such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Athena Guest House?
The standard check-in time at Athena Guest House is starting from 16:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
How many stars does Athena Guest House have?
Athena Guest House is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms does Athena Guest House have?
Athena Guest House has 7 rooms in total.
Is there parking at Athena Guest House?
Yes, Athena Guest House provides a car park. Please contact the property directly for more details.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Athena Guest House
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4.4
Poor
From 162 reviews
Cleanliness
4.6
Room Comfort
5.0
Service and Facilites
5.2
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robert
2.0
/10
Reviewed 97 week(s) ago
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Apart from the bathroom, which looks new, the property is run-down and dirty. The room was cluttered with unusable furniture and was dirty. The mirror was too low and not secured properly to the wall. The partially closed curtains would not open or close. The entrance area is overcrowded with junk. The walls are so thin I could hear people talking in other rooms.
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Mandhir
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A tiny room in a guest house with makeshift arrangements. Bed mattresses are not proper, and noise from the neighbouring rooms / street can be disturbing.
Tea/Coffee bags were available
Location has some dining options and bus stop just a road across
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
1. Door lock keep catching, struggling to turn the keys
2. Broken lamps
3. Unsafe socket, loose covers
4. Very old tv/dvd, looks like its going to fall off the bracket
5. Dirty windows sills & dated decors/curtains
Kulbir
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 103 week(s) ago
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Everything about this place was terrible. Wouldn't stay here again even if you paid me.
Richard
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago
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This place is an acceptable cheapie. It's run down, nothing matches and thins are a bit crooked but it's ok. However, I got 5 insect bites there and one got infected and I was in a and e 2 days later
Gregory
8.0
/10
Reviewed 116 week(s) ago
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As advertised, inexpensive and functional. The host was accommodating and the location is good, on Cowley Road, with a bus stop right across the street. The house is not new or recently refurbished and the furnishings are haphasard, but wvebrything was clean and functional. A good place to stay on a budget.
Jorge
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 116 week(s) ago
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Judging for the outside of the property we could have guessed that the inside was terrible. All the plants are dried, there was even an abandoned cooler. The hotel sign is half falling from the post where it is attached.
The front key doesn’t work well. The room key wasn’t working and neither was the door knob. We complaint to management. they removed the door knob and didn’t fix the keys. It was difficult to open and to lock the door with the key, and they didn’t fix that.
Towels were clean but very used, some of them had holes and stains on them. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The fridge was very dirty. No towels racks, etc. The only positive thing was the service crew, who brought us towels and were really helpful.
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Jorge
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 117 week(s) ago
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Judging for the outside of the property we could have guessed that the inside was terrible. All the plants are dried, there was even an abandoned cooler. The hotel sign is half falling from the post where it is attached.
The front key doesn’t work well. The room key wasn’t working and neither was the door knob. We complaint to Jack, the owner and he removed the door knob and didn’t fix the keys. It was difficult to open and to lock the door.
Towels were clean but very used, some of them had holes and stains on them. Pillows were flat as a magazine. Fridge was very dirty. No towels racks, etc. The only positive thing was the lovely Junita, who cleaned our room and was really helpful.
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Stephen
4.0
/10
Reviewed 118 week(s) ago
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Shower didn't work, 2 TVs in room , neither would work
Jeffrey
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 120 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room was clean and the bathroom had been recently remodeled. Checking in was a bit difficult with the management not on premise. The owners are making efforts to upgrade the property and could spend some time tidying up the front parking area and entry which is not very inviting.
Sam
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 122 week(s) ago
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Cheapest place to stay in Oxford, I only really needed a hotel to get ready in and sleep. The initial room they tried to give us was in a different building, and it was literally just a bedroom in someone’s grotty house - stank of smoke and not safe! Do not book the room with the shared bathroom.
The room we moved to was acceptable given the cost (albeit incredibly dated and dirty), but that is about it.
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Ellis
Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 123 week(s) ago
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The propertys unsafe, run down, service or lack of is poor, only good thing was the price, everything else was terrible
luke
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 126 week(s) ago
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Shower not working
People in and out till silly o clock in the morning
Very run down
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Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 129 week(s) ago
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The hotel is a mess, very cheap for a reason. Went to hear a concert at the O2. Should have known better and read previous reviews. Shame as the property is in a prime location to make a killing. Needs a good scrub
Brian
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 137 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I would not reccomend this facility to anyone
Apart from the dog barking all night in the adacent room the boiler came on and off all night and the bathrom extract did not time switch off
This is over and above slamming and squeaky doors and floor boards it was awful
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with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 137 week(s) ago
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We arrived at the agreed time, no-one there to meet us.
Eventually we got the keys to our room but were met by the resident drunk on the stairs. The whole place stinks of cigarettes. The room was filthy! Toilet was broken.
The resident came back to the room next door, shouting, screaming and swearing. Not pleasant.
We only booked this guest house due to being walking distance to the O2 Academy, but we got back from the gig to shouting, loud music, doors slamming, people running up and down the stairs. This did not stop until gone 5am.
Outside there is a poor dog tied up in the yard, that barks all night, and rattles his tin food bowls.
The owners/staff are not interested in listening to any complaints or concerns.
Please do not give this place your money, I would not return even if they paid me.
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Sarah
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago
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Hotel room was as described but very dated and the light did not work. Ok for a basic trip not spending much time in the room
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago
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The place was so disappointing, we ended up leaving in the early hours of the morning, because we weren't able to sleep there anyway. The place is incredibly noisy, with people constantly coming and going throughout the night. The room, advertised as a double, actually contained three beds in a way that clearly violated all fire safety codes. All beds had thin and incredibly creaky mattresses, with every move you make causing yet more noise.
Check-in was also terrible and took nearly an hour. The lady checking people in couldn't do anything without a live video call with her boss, and spent almost the entire time we were checking unsuccessfully trying to get a card machine to work.
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Joanne
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 151 week(s) ago
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Good location, but not very clean.
Jack
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I took a chance on this property due to the cheap rates, and assumed that the property couldn’t actually be as negative as the reviews made out. However, I was proved wrong.
The ‘hotel’ was actually a HMO located near the advertised property, the front door or which seemed to be left permanently unlocked. I was taken to a room at the top of a staircase, making my way past racks of clothes in the corridor (presumably from short/long term lets) to a room with 3 single beds in it and a broken fridge. The whole room was exceptionally dirty, with a curtain that didn’t cover the window and multiple roach traps dotted around the room. The room stank of smoke, and the shared toilets and bathrooms had broken fixtures and fittings. I can easily imagine many people would’ve felt unsafe.
Upon complaining I was ‘moved’ to a different property altogether a 10 minute walk away - for which the address was written on a piece of paper for me and then I was provided directions.
How this property has a 3-star is completely beyond me, and I would strongly recommend you avoid staying here.
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